Ambulatory Division Float Pool Registered Nurse II - 8 Hour Days

Job DescriptionJoin Cedars-Sinai!Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022‑23Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!Why work here?Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.A Little More About What You Will be DoingA Career Float RN II (CFII), is a competent clinician who provides nursing care in a skilled and effective manner. Applying appropriate decision-making skills exhibits competence in the technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to independently and safely manage routine patient assignments. The CFII establishes a plan of care, sets goals, determines priorities, and provides care within established standards of practice.The scope of responsibility, duties and accountability at the facility department and position levels including knowledge and practice of the clinical/technical skills necessary to the position consistent with the Nurse Practice Act. Nursing job duties are to meet the Nurse Practice Act (state law that protects patients by promoting safe, competent nursing practices), Title 22 (Health and Safety codes), The Joint Commission (develops performance standards and accredits programs for hospitals and other healthcare-related organizations) and the Plan for Provision of Nursing Care and the Plan for Provision of Care to Patients, and other regulatory requirements. The Career Float RN is expected to float within their competencies where they are needed in the organization.

Provides and accurately documents direct and indirect patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner.

Provides care and patient education on disease prevention and restorative measures.

Provides direct and indirect care services, including, but not limited to, the administration of medications and therapeutic agents vital to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care.

Performs skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access.

Observes signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and/or general physical condition.

Demonstrates refined assessment skills, integrating appropriate data sources to assess the signs, symptoms, reactions, behaviors, or general appearance to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics.

Plans and implements individualized patient care based on observations. Implements appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized procedures. Initiates emergency procedures when indicated.

Provides care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. Identifies patient’s readiness for learning and ability to follow directions/instructions and give consent.

Demonstrates knowledge and is able to identify and make special adjustments as required to the specific populations needs, including cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family and condition needs.

Identifies and assesses patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations. Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patient.

Provides assistance to co-workers, new staff, temporary staff and students.

Participates in at least 50% of unit meetings and provides constructive input to assist in unit direction.

Participates in the completion of required skills and competencies.

QualificationsEducation

Assoc. Degree/College Diploma required

Bachelor's Degree, Science in Nursing (BSN) from a state accredited program is preferred

Experience

Minimum 2 years acute care experience in specialty area(s)

Minimum 1 year as a Clinical Nurse, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, to be promoted within the clinical ladder

Licenses/Certifications

California State RN License is required upon hire

Other certifications as required by your specialty unit (ex. ACLS, PALS, fetal heart monitoring) are required upon hire

Req ID : 287Working Title : Ambulatory Division Float Pool Registered Nurse II - 8 Hour DaysDepartment : Ambulatory Division Float PoolBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category : NursingJob Specialty : NursingOvertime Status : NONEXEMPTPrimary Shift : DayShift Duration : 8 hourBase Pay : $49.04 - $78.46Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.